America must assess whether the next South Korean president would continue the policies of Yoon Suk Yeol, a supporter of U.S. foreign initiatives.
Seung-Whan Choi: If South Korea’s president is impeached, who should replace him?
Day: December 18, 2024
Illinois Democrats push to accomplish a slew of last-minute goals as President Joe Biden’s era ends
Members of Congress from Illinois seeking pardons, including for former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Chinese trade policies and immigrant protections.
Love or hate: Travelers have fiercely strong opinions about cruises
It’s no secret that travelers either passionately love cruises or hate them with actual fury. There’s rarely an in-between.
Hanukkah 2024: 21 restaurant specials to celebrate the Festival of Lights in Chicagoland
Spots throughout the Chicago area are offering the miracle of a stress-free holiday by providing full meals with kugel and matzo ball soup.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Universities have a free speech problem, but they won’t admit it
The Foundation for Individual Rights of Expression found that a quarter of professors felt unable to speak freely.
Top 10 Chicago theater performances of 2024: Alana Arenas, a stunning Blanche and the return of some Chicago greats
From the always-riveting Michael Shannon to the best “Mamma Mia!” Donna ever, these were some of the performances that stood out in the past year.
‘We want stability’: Columbia College Chicago students and faculty consider options amid program cuts, impending layoffs
The school announced Monday night that it will cut 11 undergraduate and graduate programs and eliminate up to 25 faculty positions.
Letters: Chicago should consider innovative approaches in tackling homelessness
To move toward meaningful change, Chicago should consider innovative approaches that prioritize dignity and long-term stability for unhoused residents.
Today in Sports History: Steve Asmussen wins 600 Thoroughbred races in a single year
2008 — Steve Asmussen is the first North American trainer to win 600 Thoroughbred races in a single year as Storm Trust captures the fifth race at Delta Downs.
Today in History: Donald Trump impeached for the first time
On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House impeached President Donald Trump on two charges, sending his case to the Senate for trial; the articles of impeachment accused him of abusing the power of the presidency to investigate rival Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election and then obstructing Congress’ investigation. (It was the first of two Trump impeachment trials that would end in acquittal by the Senate.)